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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.78, 8,483.94 and 3,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.78, 8,483.94 and 3,495.35 is: 4,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.78 : 8,483.94 = 3,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.78/8,483.94 = 3,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.78x = 8,483.94 × 3,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.78x = 29,654,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654,360.89/6,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.59

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